MDHHS, Food Bank Continue Flint Mobile Pantries during May
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint’s residents throughout May. Please click on the link below to find out where and when.
May 2022 Flint Mobile Food Press Release
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE TO BE A HERO! GET YOUR SHOT.
For a list of convenient vaccine locations near you, click here.
No appointment necessary!
For more information on the vaccine and to get your questions answered go to:
www.michigan.gov/COVIDVaccine
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McLaren Health Plan Offers
Access to Social Services
through New Online Program
Sometimes you just need a little help, right? And when you do, knowing where to find free or reduced-price services is key. McLaren Health Plan, in partnership with the public benefit corporation Aunt Bertha, now offers access to connect people in need with the programs and services that can help them.
This free service, available at www.GetHelp.McLaren.org, is open to all members. It’s easy to use! Put in your ZIP code and McLaren Health Plan will connect you to thousands of community resources like housing support, access to healthy foods, job assistance, legal services and more.
McLaren Health Plan takes a holistic approach to your health. It’s important to us to help make sure your physical and mental well-being contribute in a positive way to your overall quality of life by providing support when you need it. Click the button below to get started today!
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Yes. The COVID-19 vaccine is a series of two shots and is covered with no cost to MHP members.
Michigan has prioritized who gets the vaccine in order to protect people at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness. The priority also helps to ensure health care and essential services in the community continue. Here is the current order:
1a. Health care workers (began December 2020)
1b. Long-term care residents; persons aged 75 years and older; frontline federal and State responders; school and childcare staff; corrections staff (began January 2021); then other essential frontline workers (begins May 2021).
1c. Persons aged 65-74 years old (began January 2021); persons aged 16-64 with COVID-19 risk factors/pre-existing conditions (begins May 2021, conditions are COPD; hypertension or high blood pressure; chronic kidney disease; heart disease; diabetes; immunocompromised, which means if you are pregnant, have sickle cell disease or smoke); then all remaining essential workers.
2. People aged 16-64 not already covered above (begins May 2021 or after).
January 2021; MDHHS, https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MI_COVID-19_Vaccination_Prioritization_Guidance_710349_7.pdf
There currently are two manufacturers of the vaccine – Pfizer and Moderna. You must get the vaccine from the same manufacturer for your first and second dose. The Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose 21 days after the first dose. The Moderna vaccine requires a second dose 28 days after the first dose.
Yes, we’d be happy to help! Please call one of our customer service reps at 888-327-0671 (TTY: 711) for assistance.
The CDC recommends you still get the vaccine. There is uncertainty about how long natural immunity from having a COVID infection will last.
Please talk to your health care provider. The CDC recommends pregnant women receive the vaccine if they are part of the priority groups and in consultation with their healthcare provider.
Yes, if you are a McLaren Health Plan Medicaid member.
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Take Care of Your Teeth!
Good oral health is an essential part of staying healthy. Poor oral health can contribute to several chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. It’s important to get your teeth cleaned at least twice per year. Your dentist will look for gum disease and mouth and throat cancers and you can tell him or her about any tooth or face pain you might be having.
You should take your children age 2 and older to the dentist twice per year, too. They need to establish a relationship with a dentist and learn good brushing and flossing habits. If you’re a Healthy Michigan Plan member, you have free coverage through Delta Dental. Go to www.deltadentalmi.com for details.
If you put off going to the dentist due to the pandemic, now is the time to make an appointment. Dental offices have added steps to sanitize and clean during and after each visit for your protection due to COVID-19. You can feel confident that a visit to the dentist is safe for you and your family.
Call Customer Service at 888-327-0671 (TTY: 711) if you don’t have a dentist or have questions.
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What you Need to Know About Coronavirus COVID-19 click here.